Notice of Investigation: Garrett County Structure fire Incendiary 715 Morris Avenue, Friendsville

Date: 07/22/26

Time: 03:38 am

Location / Address: 715 Morris Avenue, Friendsville, Garrett County

Type of Incident: Structure fire

Description of Structure / Property: Two-story wood-framed business

Injuries or Deaths (YES/NO/NA): No

# of Displaced: N/A

Estimated $ LossStructure: $ 1,500 | Contents: $ 500.00

Smoke Alarm Status: Present and activated

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: Not present

Arrest (s) (YES/NO/NA): No

Primary Responding Fire Department: Friendsville Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 | # Of Firefighters: 7

Time to Control: 1 minute

Discovered By: Passerby

Area of Origin: Exterior

Preliminary Cause: Incendiary

Additional Information: Anyone with information on this fire is asked to contact the State Fire Marshal, Western Regional Office, 301-766-3888.

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